That said, the latest UFC rankings could be the last with Islam Makhachev atop the hotly-contested pound-for-pound chart. UFC CEO, Dana White, believes heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who also ...

As the No. 1 pound-for-pound UFC star, you’d think Islam Makhachev is an anyone, anywhere type of fighter, but there are some instances where he’ll avoid fighting an opponent. “I know both ...

Islam Makhachev’s first learning of his UFC 311 opponent switch didn’t come from the UFC matchmakers. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev had to scratch his gameplan for Arman Tsarukyan ...

“In my heart, it’s not OK. It would be hard to prepare Islam to beat Belal. He is close to me. But I don't think it's ever going to happen.” UFC 311 hosts two title fights as Merab ...

Umar Nurmagomedov is on the verge of bringing a second UFC title to the Nurmagomedov family. If Islam Makhachev's prediction is correct, a third Nurmagomedov could hold UFC gold soon. Makhachev ...

Jun 1, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) celebrates defeating Dustin Poirier (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center. / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images The highly ...

Alexander Volkanovski credits UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for his calculated approach. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) defends his lightweight title in a rematch vs. Arman Tsarukyan ...